$50,000 PRICE DROP:) Spacious and inviting, this large end unit has partial water views and serene preserve views! This is a must-see condo with lots of space and a very private location including peaceful views of a mangrove preserve and Sarasota Bay plus a gorgeous beach directly across the street. This home is perfect for either enjoying nature from the comfort of your home or being incredibly active with all the onsite amenities. Imagine starting your day enjoying a panorama of egrets, herons, osprey, eagles, roseate spoonbills, pelicans, skimmers and dolphins right outside your 22' wall of lanai windows. You'll love the sea birds that dive into the bay and the dolphins that play just outside. Serenity and relaxation abound. Your friends and family will love it here too. This spacious private beach getaway is great for entertaining with the sunny eat-in kitchen and large great room. The westerly facing kitchen window showcases great sunsets and allows those wonderful tropical breezes to flow off the Gulf into the home. The 26 foot long Great Room is open to the lanai and has tropical views plus can be flexibly used as a dining/living room combination. For ultimate privacy, the ensuite owner's retreat is located at the far end of the residence and has wonderful views of the mangrove preserve. The very private master bath includes a walk-in closet, sink room with linen closet and separate shower/toilet room. The 2nd bedroom is a relaxing space for guests or can be flexibly used as an office/den/craft room. And the glassed/screened lanai does triple duty as a terrace with Audubon like nature views and tropical breezes or it can be an extra TV room/office or 3rd sleeping space. When you venture outside this idyllic home, you'll love the the activity level of this community too with its abundant amenities. There are 2 heated pools with complimentary chaises and outdoor bathroom access, saunas, tennis, pickle ball, fitness center, kayak launches, fish cleaning stations, shuffleboard, clubhouse and first come boat slips for $40/month or $45/month if with an owner supplied lift. YES, LIFTS ARE ALLOWED! Lush tropical landscaping and spacious grounds reminiscent of a secluded private paradise surround this waterfront community with three easy beach accesses right across the street for enjoying the sparkling Gulf and sugar sand beaches. This is a great opportunity for an affordable beach lifestyle in a paradise setting! Home includes secure ground level storage for bikes and beach toys plus under-building covered parking. Furnishings are optional. And rare to find on Longboat Key is that this community allows two large pets with a 75 pound max weight! Check it out...this is the LOWEST PRICE IN THE COMMUNITY AND A LOW PRICE ON LONGBOAT KEY FOR 1561 SQUARE FEET!